TPi July 2018

Business & market news

Valve World Americas named one of fastest-growing shows of 2017

Trade Show Executive magazine, which provides news, views and tools for trade show and event executives, has named Valve World Americas Expo & Conference one of its 50 fastest- growing shows of 2017. Valve World Americas Expo & Conference, organised by KCI World

held in June at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, USA. The next Valve World Americas Expo & Conference will be held in June 2019, in Houston, Texas. Messe Düsseldorf North America – USA info@mdna.com www.valveworldexpoamericas.com

and Messe Düsseldorf North America, grew substantially in each of the three key areas of growth in net square feet of exhibit space, growth in number of exhibiting companies, and growth in attendance. The event was honoured for this accomplishment during an awards show

Southern HVAC expands with Fox Service Company acquisition

on every service. We see this new partnership as a great opportunity to expand the high-quality services that Fox Service Company customers have come to expect and enjoy by leveraging our shared resources, and offering even more efficient and affordable products and services.” Headquartered in Maitland, Florida, USA, Southern HVAC provides air conditioning repair, heating repair, HVAC system sales and installation, full plumbing and water heater services, electrical services, whole-home generators, pool heating, and general contracting for homes, apartment buildings and commercial buildings. Southern HVAC Corp – USA

and product lines, while enhancing the overall customer experience.” Since its inception in 2016, Southern HVAC Corp has enjoyed growth through both acquisitions and improved market share. The company currently services approximately 200,000 households annually – a figure that has more than doubled in size over the past two years. As a result, Southern HVAC now comprises eight brands and 13 service locations. According to Mike Stucky, CEO of Southern HVAC, “The employees of Fox Service Company fit well with the Southern HVAC culture and philosophy of creating customers for life with our guarantee of 100 per cent satisfaction

Southern HVAC Corp has announced the acquisition of Fox Service Company, a residential and commercial HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), plumbing and electric service provider in Austin, Texas, USA. “We’re excited to continue the popular home service programmes our customers have enjoyed over the years, yet the operation will eventually employ more automated and efficient business systems to better service our customers,” said James Bagby, general manager of Fox Service Company. “As far as our customers’ current service agreements and service appointments, they will simply continue. However, our new partnership with Southern HVAC will allow us to continue to expand and improve on all our home comfort services

info@southernhvac.net www.southernhvac.net

Titanium USA 2018 The Titanium USA 2018 conference will run from 7 to 10 October at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, USA.

materials; commercial aerospace; global industrial applications; manufacturing technology; medical technology; and powder/3D printing. International Titanium Association – USA www.titaniumusa.org

The gathering offers a full spectrum of information on the latest business, tech- nology and market trends and develop- ments in the global titanium industry. The event also provides a forum for expert discussions, continuing educa- tion, and networking opportunities for those attending. Panels will include raw

The event has been specially designed by the ITA to suit the needs of titanium industry professionals, suppliers, customers and stakeholders.

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